Validity of Screening for Pre-Diabetes and Type2 DM in Patients Presenting with Oral Symptoms

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 DM is a major health problem in the present world with its high micro andmacrovascular complications leading to increased mortality and morbidity. Our diagnosed T2DMrepresents the tip of the iceberg, where the hidden part places a vital challenge to the health caresystem. Objectives: Various risk factors are identified to screen the population for diabetes which isstill an incomplete list hence we aimed to identify the dental illness as a potent risk factor to screenT2DM and Prediabetes. Methodology: This is an observational study in which 92 patients attendingto dental clinic except for traumatic problems were screened for T2DM with random blood sugar andHbA1c. Results: In our study we observed 22.8% pre-diabetic and 8.8% with newly diagnosedT2DM among the study population. Chronic periodontitis was accounting for more than 60% of thesubjects presenting dental illness. Conclusion: In our study we conclude that dental illness to beaccounted as a potent risk factor for T2DM/Pre-Diabetes.